Malicious Code Injection in manuffak-angabofi-gu: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-159990: Malicious code in manuffak-angabofi-gu (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'manuffak-angabofi-gu' is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'manuffak-angabofi-gu' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of the affected packages but also affects the overall trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manuffak-angabofi-guIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can remove the 'manuffak-angabofi-gu' package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall manuffak-angabofi-gu'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The 'manuffak-angabofi-gu' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package files and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to stay vigilant, update their packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The package contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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Using this package can lead to compromised security, as it modifies critical files and can affect the reputation of developers in the npm ecosystem.
Regularly updating packages and using tools like Vulert to monitor vulnerabilities can help prevent similar issues.
Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manuffak-angabofi-gu' and check for any updates or patches.
